DeLand, FL – Ten people are facing numerous drug charges after law enforcement officials from several agencies conducted a proactive drug buy/bust in the city of DeLand and surrounding areas yesterday (April 18).

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office operation included members of the VCSO West Volusia Narcotics Task Force, along with members of the Deltona Narcotics Enforcement Team and West Volusia and East Side Crime Suppression Teams. They worked with detectives to conduct undercover purchases of drugs in areas where open sale of narcotics has been a recurring issue.

During yesterday’s (April 18) operation, twelve people were arrested, two of them on non-drug related charges. During the investigation leading up to yesterday’s (April 18) operation, an additional 13 others were charged with various drug infractions. There are another five active arrest warrants for suspects still outstanding.